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A heritage district studyâ€" which was phase two of this threeâ€"phase designation processâ€"found the MacGreâ€" gorâ€"Albert neighbourhood worthy of the designation for many reasons, including its topography, 19thâ€"century street plan that forms deltas, the view of Waterloo Park, two institutional landmarks and range of highâ€"quality houses from the midâ€"19th century. But not everyone is in favour of the proposed plan. Michael Stewart, who spoke on behalf of Wilfrid Laurier University, asked that 165 Albert St.â€" a uniâ€" versity property that sits on "For example, we certainâ€" ly know you can not dupliâ€" cate extremely aged brick. So sometimes we have to have different materials that still are sympathetic and can blend in without disturbing the front part of the house." Continued from page 1 But this is really only one more step in the building process. Roth said, adding construction plans already have to meet building perâ€" mit, zoning and site plan requirements. Roth also said these restrictions are not harsh. They allow for additions, new construction and the use of new materials. reviewed by city council, the municipal heritage commitâ€" tee and city staff, the report University balks at heritage district designation In an interview Roth said this property should fall within the district, and reitâ€" erated it will be given an extra ability to develop. "So This large corner lot was purchased by the university with the intention of buildâ€" ing an addition, possibly a day care, on it, he said. However, this property has already been granted city approval to exceed the addiâ€" tion stipulations, which state, "The ultimate footprint of groundâ€"floor space added to an existing house will be smaller than the footprint of the existing house as it exists in 2006." the northern tip of the proâ€" posed district â€"be exempt from the heritage designaâ€" tion. "I would suggest the poliâ€" cies are stringent overall in the sense that heritage preservation would be the primary consideration," Stewart said. The university plans to pursue this issue if council decides to include the propâ€" Stewart acknowledged these special provisions, but said, "Redevelopment would still be subject to stringent heritage criteria." they could put new conâ€" struction on that site and make it sympathetic or blend it in with the existing buildâ€" ing," he said. Coun. lan McLean asked Stewart in what context he used the term "stringent," as he believes staff has been flexible in their approach. MEN‘S &« WOMEN‘S SHOES e SANDALS e HANDBAGS He also said most of the complaints he has heard about the plan are narrowly focused. "They are my backyard issues." said Mansell. "They are not the big picture." He said the guidelines are flexible enough to allow for renovations, but structured enough to preserve and proâ€" tect the look and character of the district without getting too picky. "There‘s a trade off," he said, "Some of my neighâ€" bours might see these as restrictions, but I do not." Albert Street resident Peter Mansell spoke in favour of pushing the project forward. erty within the district, he ANNUAL SUMMER SIDEWALK SALE UP TO 500/0 OFF Parhcipants are asked to bring a nonâ€"perishable food item to be donated to the local Food Bank